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Visiting faculty and researchers accommodations

Beacon Tower apartments

The University of Waterloo has four 1-bedroom apartments, and three 2-bedroom apartments, available for rent for short- or long-term stays.

These apartments are located in Beacon Tower, located on Westmount Road, approximately a 5 minute walk to the University.

Apartments are fully furnished and include:

  • a double bed (twin bed in second bedroom of 2-bedroom units)
  • linens and bedding
  • four-piece bathroom
  • towels
  • full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher
  • pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, and housewares
  • furnished living room
  • outdoor balcony
  • laundry facilities are located on the main floor of the building. 
  • Hydro, local telephone service (not long distance; Bell Calling cards are available at Village 1), cable TV and high speed internet
  • iron and ironing board

Note: minimum stay is one month, there is no maximum. Parking is extra and can be arranged with the superintendent of the building. Pets are not allowed.

Please contact och@uwaterloo.ca or call 519-888-4567, ext. 35725 for more information. We recommend that you make your reservations as early as possible!

Rates: 2011 - 2012

1-bedroom apartment $1525 / month
2-bedroom apartment $1625 / month

For your convenience, we accept cheques, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Interact and departmental account numbers as forms of payment.


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